Kiribati Ouya Lighting Solar Light

Why is Kiribati a low energy country?

As a small Pacific Island Country with no sources of conventional energy, Kiribati is extremely dependent on imported petroleum fuels for all electricity generation, transport and cooking. Biomass is estimated to constitute around 25% of the gross national energy supply and is used for cooking and copra drying.

What is the energy sector in Kiribati?

To provide an overview on the Energy Sector highlighting the key policy areas, strategies and key expected outcomes and results. As a small Pacific Island Country with no sources of conventional energy, Kiribati is extremely dependent on imported petroleum fuels for all electricity generation, transport and cooking.

Will Kiribati install a 516 kWp solar PV system?

Kiribati, with the support of the WB, has agreed on four sites where an initial 516 kWp (STC) of solar PVs are to be installed with funding from AusAID through the Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility and the Global Environment Facility.

What type of fuel does Kiribati use?

Petroleum use is mainly kerosene used for lighting or cooking and to operate a few motorcycles and outboard powered boats. The Government of Kiribati struggles with the high cost of importing fossil fuels, in particular to the outer islands.

What is Kiribati National Energy Policy (KNEP)?

The Kiribati National Energy Policy (KNEP) has a vision of ‘available, accessible, reliable, affordable, clean and sustainable energy options for the enhancement of economic growth and improvement of livelihoods in Kiribati’.

How many solar lighting kits were distributed in the outer islands?

In addition, Taiwan Government donated 2160 solar lighting kits which were distributed to 426 community halls in most of the Islands. The table below shows the coverage of the solar system in the Outer Islands.